Mar 27, 2025 | Commonwealth News
Starting this April, Namibia is set to end visa-free travel privileges for more than 30 nations, including the US and the UK. The decision, approved by the Namibian cabinet last July, will affect numerous European countries, notably Germany, Namibia’s primary...
Mar 25, 2025 | Commonwealth News
African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has launched the construction of its first trade centre outside Africa, marking a historic development in Africa-Caribbean relations. The US$180 million facility in Bridgetown, Barbados, will house Afreximbank’s CARICOM...
Mar 24, 2025 | Commonwealth News
Reports suggest King Charles III is preparing a “secret offer” for the United States to become the Commonwealth’s 57th member, British tabloids claim. President Donald Trump expressed support for the proposal on social media, stating “I Love...
Mar 12, 2025 | Commonwealth News
Every year, on March 12, the island nation of Mauritius comes alive with vibrant celebrations that mark its independence. The streets fill with the rhythmic sounds of traditional music, as colorful parades wind their way through cities and villages, showcasing the...
Mar 10, 2025 | Commonwealth News
Join His Majesty The King as he shares a powerful Commonwealth Day message centered on unity and diversity. In this heartfelt address, the King reflects on the invaluable role of the Commonwealth—a family of nations—coming together to face today’s challenges. As...
Mar 10, 2025 | Commonwealth News
After eight years of complex negotiations, Botswana and De Beers Group have finalised a landmark diamond sales agreement, marking a crucial milestone for the southern African nation’s mining sector. The agreement, signed recently in the capital city of Gaborone,...
Mar 7, 2025 | Commonwealth News
Dr Phenyo Butale, Botswana’s Minister of International Relations, has highlighted the critical need to increase trade between African nations during a memorial lecture at North-West University. Speaking at an event honouring the late South African Deputy Foreign...
Mar 6, 2025 | Commonwealth News
Ghana, formerly the Gold Coast, boasts a rich cultural heritage, with powerful kingdoms such as the Ashanti playing a significant role in its history. The nation’s path to independence was marked by the pivotal efforts of the “Big Six” leaders, who...
Mar 5, 2025 | Commonwealth News
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) and the National Bank of Rwanda (NBR) have recently taken a significant step towards advancing financial technology innovation and integration in Africa. The two countries have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a licence...
